Achieving quality physical education - a good curriculum

Physical Education

1. ACHIEVING QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION- A GOOD CURRICULUM REPORTED BY: Juce Perez

2. Physical Education  ( PE ) develops students' competence and confidence to take part in a range of  physical  activities that become a central part of their lives, both in and out of  school . A high-quality  PE curriculum  enables all students to enjoy and succeed in many kinds of  physical activity .  PE helps students develop personally and socially. They work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating. Through the range of experiences that PE offers, they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.

3. Defining Quality Physical Education: Physical education is at the core of a comprehensive approach to promoting physical activity through schools. All children, from prekindergarten through grade 12, should participate in quality physical education classes every school day. Physical education helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, behaviors, and confidence needed to be physically active for life, while providing an opportunity for students to be active during the school day.

4. Leading professionals in the field of physical education have developed a new kind of physical education that is fundamentally different from the stereotypical “roll out the balls and play” classes of decades past that featured little meaningful instruction and lots of humiliation for students who were not athletically coordinated. Professional associations, academic experts, and many teachers across the country are promoting and implementing quality physical education programs that emphasize participation in lifelong physical activity among all students.

5. Quality physical education is not a specific curriculum or program; it reflects, instead, an instructional philosophy that emphasizes

6. Providing intensive instruction in the motor and self-management skills needed to enjoy a wide variety of physical activity experiences, including competitive and noncompetitive activities. Keeping all students active for most of the class period. Building students’ confidence in their physical abilities. Influencing moral development by providing students with opportunities to assume leadership, cooperate with others, and accept responsibility for their own behavior. Having fun!

7. To provide quality physical education for all students, schools must be able to provide adapted physical education for students with disabilities. The regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandate that physical education services, specially designed if necessary, must be made available to every child with a disability receiving a free and appropriate public education. Each child with a disability must be afforded the opportunity to participate in the regular physical education program available to nondisabled children unless the child is enrolled full time in a separate facility or the child needs specially designed physical education, as prescribed in the child’s individualized education program. The  Adapted Physical Education National Standards provide guidance on how physical educators can accommodate the needs of students with disabilities, and a national examination exists to certify adapted physical education teachers.

8. KEY STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION Implementing/ Developing Well- designed Curriculum- In PE, as in any Other academic subject, the curriculum shapes instruction by mapping out for teachers what knowledge and skills should be assessed. A high-quality, well-designed PE curriculum is based on national, state or local PE standards that describe what students ahould know and be able to do as a result of high-quality PE program.

9. It is designed to maximize physical activity during lessons and keep students moderately to vigorously active for at least 50% of class time. It includes student assessment protocols to determine if students are getting enough MVPA during PE and achieving learning objectives and standards. Term in use: MVPA- Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity- refers to activities equivalent in intensity to brisk walking or bicycling.

10. ACHIEVING QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION- ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING When fitness assessment becomes part of a quality physical education program, teaching and learning strategies will guide all students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and improve their personal health-related fitness as part of their commitment to lifelong healthy lifestyles. Teachers who incorporate fitness education as a thread throughout all curricula will make the greatest impact in engaging and motivating. In enhancing active teaching ang learning process, teacher must have different level of Characteristics of becoming Successful Physical Education Teacher

11. Ideally,  education  should nurture the healthy development of the whole child, including their mind, body and spirit. If you have a passion for physical activity, sports and for teaching children, you could make a great physical education teacher.

12. Interpersonal Skills PE teachers do hands-on instruction at every class, which means it’s essential for them to have advanced interpersonal skills. This goes beyond communication know-how. Interpersonal skills also include the ability to make genuine connections with others, to see things from their perspective, and to be sensitive to the emotional needs of others. Great physical education teachers intuitively understand how to convey respectfulness, positivity and cooperativeness.

13. Collaboration Just like teachers of academic subjects, PE teachers work on physical education programs and  lesson plans , but great PE teachers collaborate with the students' academic teachers to align physical exercises with the content that they're learning in other classes. They recognize that all students have varying athletic abilities and that sometimes, activities need to be modified to accommodate the topics being addressed by their other teachers. Successful PE teachers should also adapt their instruction style to help every student fully understand key concepts.

14. Enthusiasm Students are much more excited about going to class when they know that their teacher is too. Great PE teachers strive to inspire a love of sports and nutrition in their students. They also create a welcoming environment in which every student feels respected and valued, both by the teacher and by other students.

15. Athletic Ability Although it isn’t necessary for PE teachers to have the physical prowess of professional athletes, they do tend to be physically fit, as it’s important to set a good example of health and wellness for the students. PE teachers should also be reasonably skilled at playing the sports they’re teaching to the students.

16. Creativity Students respond well to teachers who exhibit  creativity  in lesson planning and implementation. It encourages students to have fun and actively engage in the class. Great physical education teachers aren’t afraid to break the mold every now and then. They’re willing to try new things, solicit feedback from their students and develop meaningful lesson plans.

17. Character Aside from family members, teachers are some of the most influential individuals in a child’s life. Students will remember their teachers and the core lessons imparted to them long after they grow up and start careers of their own. As a future PE teacher, your students might not remember everything you say about the rules of flag football or the proper way to block a goal in floor hockey. What they will always remember, however, is the lessons in character you can teach them. These lessons are best taught by example, so strive to model the traits you wish to see in your own students, such as good sportsmanship, respectfulness, empathy and compassion.